Safety Poster Contest

Grades K-12

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Encourage students to learn and share key safety messages—such as fire safety, internet safety, emergency preparedness, and utility safety—by designing original posters.

Materials

  • Poster board or large drawing paper (11″x17″ or standard size)
  • Markers, crayons, colored pencils, paints, or digital design tools
  • Rulers and stencils (optional)
  • Printed safety tips (age-appropriate)
  • Access to computers/devices (optional for digital entries)
  • Safety Poster Contest entry form (optional)

Theme Ideas

“Be Ready, Stay Safe,” “Think Before You Click,” “Firefighters are Everyday Heroes.”

Instructions

  1. Have students choose a safety theme.
  2. Give each student a poster board or paper.  Encourage students to plan their design before starting:
    • Title or message
    • Main image(s)
    • Colors and layout
    • Slogans or tips
  3. Let students create their posters using drawing materials or digital tools (Google Drawings, Canva, etc.)

Resource

Ready.gov Kids